I promised you that I would hold Donald Trump and his cronies accountable. That means standing up when this administration abuses its power, demanding answers when it fails the American people, and making sure no one is above the law.

This week, I have been doing just that.

From conversations with local food providers about growing demand for assistance to fighting for good-paying jobs and lower prescription drug costs, October has been a month focused on the issues that matter to people across Northwest Washington.

I want to share some of that work with you.

Earlier this month, I met with local food banks, hunger-prevention organizations, and community leaders at the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center to discuss growing demand for food assistance. Families are struggling with higher grocery prices, and Republicans' cuts to SNAP will only make matters worse.

I want to discuss what this election means for working families in Northwest Washington and across the country.

Costs continue to rise faster than paychecks. Health care, housing, groceries, child care, and gasoline all take up more of a family's budget than they did a few years ago. For many households in our region, these are not minor inconveniences. They determine whether someone can afford a doctor's visit, stay current on rent, or keep up with the basic cost of getting to work. This moment calls for a Congress willing to treat it as the urgent problem it is.